ScotlandMatches analysed: 1022023–2026John Beaton: referee stats
John Beaton (Scotland) has shown 4.50 cards per game in 102 analysed matches — +12% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 2787 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
John Beaton by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 64 | 3.98 | 3.97 | +0% | 28% | 13% |
| League Cup | 12 | 4.08 | 3.23 | +13% | 25% | 17% |
| UEFA Europa League | 7 | 6.14 | 4.54 | +15% | 29% | 14% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 7 | 7.29 | 4.71 | +24% | 29% | 57% |
| Championship | 4 | 4.25 | 4.20 | +0% | 25% | 50% |
| UEFA Champions League | 2 | 6.50 | 4.10 | +9% | 50% | 50% |
| UEFA Nations League | 2 | 6.50 | 4.77 | +7% | 50% | 0% |
| World Cup - Qualification Europe | 2 | 2.00 | 3.60 | −6% | 0% | 0% |
| FA Cup | 2 | 7.00 | 3.47 | +14% | 0% | 50% |
Last matches refereed by John Beaton
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 5 Sept | Aberdeen – KilmarnockPremiership | 0:0 | 9 | 26 | 0 |
| Sun 30 Aug | Dundee – HibernianPremiership | 1:2 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Sun 16 Aug | Rangers – ST MirrenLeague Cup | 5:1 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Sun 2 Aug | ST Johnstone – KilmarnockPremiership | 4:3 | 4 | 19 | 0 |
| Wed 13 May | Motherwell – CelticPremiership | 2:3 | 5 | 24 | 1 |
| Mon 4 May | Heart Of Midlothian – RangersPremiership | 2:1 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Apr | Dunfermline – FalkirkFA Cup | 0:0 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 4 Apr | Rangers – Dundee UtdPremiership | 4:2 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Mar | Celtic – MotherwellPremiership | 3:1 | 7 | 20 | 1 |
| Sun 1 Mar | Rangers – CelticPremiership | 2:2 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Feb | Dundee Utd – KilmarnockPremiership | 1:1 | 5 | 18 | 0 |
| Wed 18 Feb | Aberdeen – MotherwellFA Cup | 2:0 | 8 | 31 | 0 |
| Wed 14 Jan | Falkirk – CelticPremiership | 0:1 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 3 Jan | Falkirk – AberdeenPremiership | 1:0 | 6 | 30 | 0 |
| Sat 27 Dec | Hibernian – Heart Of MidlothianPremiership | 3:2 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does John Beaton give per game?
On average 4.50 cards per game in 102 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.98).
Is John Beaton a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where John Beaton officiates, the card count is +12% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 19% of these matches.
How often do matches with John Beaton go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 50% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 62%. Both teams were booked in 80%.
Does John Beaton give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 28% of matches refereed by John Beaton.